The best in B.C., the best in Canada - and now - the best news coverage in the world.CTV Vancouver made Canadian journalism history Monday evening at a gala in New York City as it was presented with the prestigious Edward R Murrow Award for Overall Excellence – Large Market Television.

The award, as chosen by the U.S. arm of the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA), is a first for a Canadian major market television station in the 45-year history of the “Murrows.”ABC News was awarded this year’s prize in the network and radio categories, while the Washington Post was recognized for newspaper reporting.